WHY SHE'S A LADY GUN: "Aija Mayrock has proven to me that role models need not be older than you. At the age of 19, talented Ajia has published a book on bullying. This isn't just any book. It is a survival guide for those tough teenage years. It helps the bully understand the true impact of hurtful words in addition to empowering the bullied recipient to rise above vulnerability. I see a lot in this lady gun's future!"

HER INITIAL REACTION TO HER LADY GUNS NOMINATION: "WOAH! This is SO COOL!"

ON CHALLENGES: "I was bullied in middle school and high school. I was told that I was worthless and so I felt worthless. But being bullied was actually a gift, in a very ugly disguise. Through bullying, I have found my passion in life as a writer and an activist. I have created a book to help kids and teens through their darkest moments too: The Survival Guide to Bullying."